Part 1 A botched plan

New York, USA.

Afternoon.

Alexander drove his car quickly to Kimberly's private Penthouse. Alex must immediately pick up Kimberly and then take her to his family's mansion. Their parents were already waiting there to discuss their upcoming engagement ceremony.

This sudden news made Alex very upset. Previously, Alex had prepared a special dinner for his girlfriend, Laura, at a fancy restaurant. Too bad all that had to fail because his mother called and asked him to come home soon. Even because of that, Alex didn't have time to take Laura back to her apartment. Remembering, his mother asked him and Kimberly to come immediately.

A few minutes before.

"Where are you, Alex?" asked Luxery Abraham Morgan, Alex's mother, on their phone.

"I'm taking Kimberly for a walk, Mom. What's wrong?" Alex answered his mother's question while lying. He looked at Laura, who was already showing an annoyed face. When they are together, there are always distractions that result in the two failing to do anything special. And everything is always related to Kimberly, the woman Alex is betrothed.

"What a coincidence because William and Merry are currently at our mansion. They both came to discuss your engagement ceremony. So you and Kimberly should hurry home, and we have dinner together at the mansion." Like an absolute order from the great madam, Alex had difficulty finding a reason to refuse.

"But Mom, Kimberly, and I have agreed to have dinner. There's no way I can cancel while Kimberly insists that we have dinner at her favorite restaurant," Alex said in response to his mother's words. Alex is forced to use Kimberly as an excuse. Only the woman is the only one who can melt the mother's heart and fulfill all her requests.

"Try giving your cell phone to Kimberly. Mommy will talk to her directly. Mommy herself will ask her to come back and cancel your dinner. Mommy is sure Kimberly will not refuse Mommy's request. Moreover, her parents are already at our mansion. come to talk about something very important. Surely the kind Kimberly wouldn't have the heart to let her parents down just like that." Luxery remained in her stance. The middle-aged woman wouldn't let anyone refute her decision. That includes Alex, the only child he loves very much.

Hearing his mother's words looking for Kimberly, Alex thought quickly to find an excuse. There's no way he'd comply with his mother's request when he wasn't with Kimberly.

Alex turned his gaze to Laura, who had a sour face. Not wanting to disappoint his girlfriend, Alex brushed Laura's hand and looked at her with affectionate eyes. Alex's sincere smile instantly melted Laura's heart. Even though Laura was upset, Alex, who loved her so much, made the anger fly under the wind.

"Kimberly is in the toilet, Mom. I'll take Mommy's request later."

"Okay then. Mommy wait in 30 minutes you must have arrived at the mansion. Don't make us wait too long. Or we will come to your place now," Luxery replied while maintaining all her orders that Alex had to obey.

Before Alex could reply to his mother's words, their phone line had been disconnected unilaterally. Alex had to pick up Kimberly immediately. Otherwise, his parents would have come to where he is now. Recalling some time before when he disobeyed his mother's orders, they came to where he was. Luckily at that time, Kimberly was in the same place as Alex. So that pedestal can get out of trouble and keep Laura hidden.

Alex's love for Laura is immense. It's a shame that ales haven't been able to bring Laura into his family because he's been betrothed to Kimberly since they were babies. Regulating guiltily at Laura, Alex finally had to decide something weighty—taking Laura's hands and kissing her with sincerity.

"I'm sorry, Laura. Actually I didn't want this to happen. It was completely out of my control. I didn't mean to hurt you, Laura," Alex said in a soft voice and a look of adoration. Alex felt very guilty because he had to disappoint Laura again like before tonight.

"I understand your position, Alex. You did that because you wanted to protect me. You don't want anything bad to happen to me if your parents find out about our relationship. impose my will which will result in my life being threatened."

Laura did give very soothing words. But het tone sounded very sad to see their special dinner have to fail in an instant. The reason for failure is still the same, related to one woman named Kimberly.

"Laura, I didn't mean to disappoint you. Long ago, I prepared this privilege just for you. Why would I design all these sumptuous dinners if I had to cancel them myself quickly? ' Alex whispered sadly. If only he had not been betrothed to Kimberly, by now, Alex would have united with Laura and built the love affair they had dreamed of.

"I understand, Alex. I really believe in you. Don't worry about anything, because I will be here faithfully waiting for you until our love can truly unite."

"Go, Alex. They must be waiting for you. Don't be late and cause trouble for us to deal with. I understand, that's why I'm going back to my apartment myself."

Laura's words warmed Alex's heart. This is what he likes about Laura. Have a gentle heart and am full of understanding of all circumstances that occur out of control. Finally, with great regret, Alex left Laura alone in the restaurant. He didn't have time to drive his girlfriend back to the apartment because Alex's current goal was to pick up Kimberly at her private Penthouse.

"Hurry up! They're already waiting for us at the mansion. They want us to arrive in 30 minutes. I'm on my way to pick you up. I hope you don't take too long to prepare yourself. straight to the mansion," said Alex in his phone call to Kimberly while walking quickly to the luxury car parked where the restaurant was.

"Looks like someone failed to do something special," they sneer, laughing in amusement. It's always been like this. Whenever Alex was with Laura, their parents constantly interfered with the togetherness. Meanwhile, when she was with Ernest, everything went smoothly and smoothly without any disturbance.

"Unfortunately for you, Alex. Looks like you have to try hard to find the right time so as not to be disturbed when you are with Laura. I'm sorry for the unfortunate fate that befell you," Kimberly continued, still laughing in Alex's ears.

"Don't talk too much! Get ready quickly, and don't waste my time. I'll be there in a minute. So don't make me wait any longer!" said Alex in annoyance, then disconnected their phone unilaterally. Everything Kimberly said was true. But Alex could do nothing to stop the wishes of the great madam of the Morgans.

Alex and Kimberly have arrived at the Morgan family mansion. The classic European-style estate looks luxurious with all the beauty displayed. Naturally, all of it is owned by the Morgan family. The name Morgan has a considerable influence in the world of international business.

Moreover, the name Morgan also has enormous power in the underworld in illegal business. Same with the Kimberly family, with the big name William Dexter. The Dexters family also has as much power as the Morgans. Both in the world of international business and also in the world of illegal business. Therefore, the two families matched their children to strengthen their existing power since they were babies.

The arrival of Alexander and Kimberly was greeted by their two mothers, who had been waiting for a long time. By hugging Kimberly's waist, Alex tried to show that he was a man who loved the woman beside him. It's always like this playing a role in front of their parents by showing affection so that it looks like they both love each other.

"Sorry we were late, Mom. There were some things I needed to take care of. So our trip was hampered to get to the mansion on time," said Kimberly, opening their conversation while hugging her two mothers.

"It doesn't matter if you two go out together, Kimberly. Mommy is very happy to hear that. At first our Mommy Alex wasn't with you. Mommy suspected that Alex went with Laura. But since you said that you were traveling alone, Mommy became calmer," Luxery said , Alex's mother glanced cynically at her son.

It is common knowledge that Alex has a relationship with Laura. Both Alex's parents and Kimberly's parents already knew about it. They even went directly to Laura, who was alone with Alex. They threatened to kill Laura if they continued the relationship.

Alex is shocked to hear Kimberly's words save him from meeting Laura. And it looks like Kimberly is lying by saying that they are together. If Kimberly said that, it meant that her mother had called Kimberly to confirm their whereabouts.

Kimberly looked at Alex with a smile and a wink in her eye. Something suddenly seemed utterly different in Alex's eyes. Things like that are expected every time Kimberly lies to save her relationship with Laura.

"Alex, Kimberly, we have all agreed that your engagement ceremony will be accelerated from one month away, to 10 days. So, in 10 days you will be engaged. We will all make a very luxurious party for your engagement." Merry, Kimberly's mother, announced the good news they thought Alex and Kimberly had been waiting for. Something lovers desire so much for the bond that will unite them forever.